Quinn named Saffrons captain

Loughgiel Shamrocks star Damien Quinn has been named the 2012 Antrim hurling captain.

Quinn has been handed the captaincy, while Michael Herron will be the vice-captain and manager Jerry Wallis believes that the Loughgiel player deserves the opportunity to lead the Saffrons.

Wallis told the Antrim GAA site: "This was the last duty as team manager to fulfil before the start of the 2012 campaign. Damien represents the County Champions - Loughgiel, and is a very experienced player on and off the field. Michael Herron also represents the same ethos."